Florence Italy Travel Guide

Florence was complete magic. There is so much charm in this city and between the art, history, shopping and food, I could have stayed in Florence much longer than anticipated. Anyone who has traveled to Italy can’t say enough about how amazing the food is, and it’s true! I fell in love with Italian food more than ever and it was because of all of the delicious meals I had in Florence. I think I ate my weight in pasta and bread but felt great the entire time. The food is truly amazing and the ingredients are so fresh. It’s one of the things I miss most about Italy.

Florence is home to the Duomo and David. Both equally breathtaking and a must-see. I spent most of my days wandering the city, and even made sure to do some jewelry shopping on the Ponte Vecchio. I found this beautiful solo diamond ring (see below!) I couldn’t leave without. It was the only major purchase I made on my Italy trip and I am so glad I did.

Florence was easily walkable and everywhere that we went, we explored by foot. From each museum and restaurant, it was a beautiful stroll through the city. Some of the most incredible and intricate cathedrals I’ve ever seen were in Italy, and experiencing them in real life was truly breathtaking. While I was in the city, I took a bus trip to the Tuscan countryside and to see the leaning Tower of Pisa. This is a day trip I definitely recommend doing! Peek below for all of my favorite Florence eats and places to see.

FOOD & COFFEE

Trattoria La Casalinga, La Ménagère, S. Forno Panificio, 5 E Cinque Firenze, Ristorante Boccadama, Trattoria Sostanza, Bulli & Balene— Spritz e Cicchetti, Santarosa Bistrot, The Oil Shoppe, Brac, Carduccio— Il Salotto Bio, Ristorante Alla Vecchia Bettola Firenze, Trattoria 13 Gobbi

TO SEE

Academia Gallery, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, Duomo

• bus ride to Siena & Tuscany

SHOP

Ponte Vecchio